I'm a designer who creates bold, fun, and purposeful work that's both eye-catching and functional. I enjoy exploring branding, photography, packaging, mark making, and strategy into everything I make. I thrive in collaborative environments and aim to bring creativity and personality into whatever comes across my desk.

Joey McElroy

I'm a designer who creates bold, fun, and purposeful work that's both eye-catching and functional. I enjoy exploring branding, photography, packaging, mark making, and strategy into everything I make. I thrive in collaborative environments and aim to bring creativity and personality into whatever comes across my desk.

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I’m a designer who creates bold, fun, and purposeful work that’s both eye-catching and functional.

I enjoy exploring branding, photography, packaging, mark making, and strategy into everything I make. I thrive in collaborative environments and aim to bring creativity and personality into whatever comes across my desk.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Post-Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at Art Academy of Cincinnati
September 1, 2025 - Present
Fall 2025 | Managed three client projects and eight students • Guided students to follow a style guide and get files ready to present • Participated in client meetings and prepared presentations • Created class assignments and lectures.
Designer at Envoi Design
May 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Adapted to different brand identities and worked within project constraints. Created design solutions for a variety of mediums such as social media, email, billboards, print, and more. Worked to create fifteen hanging street signs for different business in downtown Cincinnati (OTR).
Designer at Academy Design Service / Art Academy of Cincinnati
March 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Delivered designed solutions to four separate clients. My designs were chosen for three out of the four clients. Worked with a team of student designers. Researched data and audience for each client. Participated with on site discussions and client meetings.
Order Fulfillment Lead at The Home Depot
October 1, 2022 - Present
Lead a group of associates to get time limited orders ready and completed. Gained skills in time management, customer service, and communication.
Print & Marketing at Staples
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Assisted customers with design edits and ensured accurate, high-quality output under tight deadlines using print production systems.

Education

BFA Graphic Design at Art Academy of Cincinnati
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Associates in Applied Graphic Communication at University of Cincinnati Blue Ash
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Certificate of Animation at University of Cincinnati Blue Ash
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Study Abroad at Kiis Study Abroad / Korea & Japan
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other